Mission Sunday Special Issue: AFRICA: WHY ARE THE RICH SO POOR?

Saturday, 23 October 2004

2009-11-04
Rector of St. Albert's College Interdiocesan Seminary in Archdiocese of Ranchi appointed

2009-11-03
Rector of Saint Josephina Bakhita Interdiocesan Propedeutic Seminary of Ngaoundere appointed

2009-11-03
National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies confirmed

2009-10-29
Rector of Regional Seminary of Taipei appointed

2009-10-29
The Holy Father's Missionary Intention for November 2009: “That believers in the different religions, through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace.” Commentary.

2009-10-27
National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies confirmed

Mission Sunday Special Issue: AFRICA: WHY ARE THE RICH SO POOR?

AFRICA’S TREASURES
Gas and oil exported all over the world
Renewable energy
Vast agricultural potential
Tourism
National gross product grows but it is not enough

POVERTY IN FIGURES
Living conditions barely above survival
The least on planet earth
Healthcare emergency
The tragedy of hunger

WHY ARE THE RICH SO POOR?
Underdevelopment a vicious circle
The burden of international debt
International finance facility
Solving forgotten conflicts

TWO DIFFERENT CASES: Democratic Congo and South Africa

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